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2 hours, 49 minutes ago  FOX 21 News is providing a breakdown for how the Black Forest Fire compares to the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Today at 9:31 AM  Another day of severe weather is expected after a tornado caused minor damage when it touched down briefly in La Junta (lah-HUN'-tah) on the Colorado eastern plains.

Yesterday at 10:05 AM  Black Forest residents are turning to a unique way to raise money for firefigthters battling the worst fire in state history.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  It was good day for firefighters, who say the Black Forest Fire is now 55 percent contained.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Amid the flames and devastation of the Black Forest Fire, many people are working to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Some 473 homes have been destroyed in the Black Forest Fire but one man's home is still standing thanks to special upgrades he made to his house.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Mother Nature is providing some relief to the forest fires surrounding Colorado Springs.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Area residents have turned to the social media network Instagram to share images of the devastation from the Black Forest Fire.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Fires continue in the Black Forest and Royal Gorge but firefighters have one victory.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  FOX21 News has obtained photos offering the first glimpse of the damage at Royal Gorge Park.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Fox 21 News has provided a checklist of everything you need in case of evacuation.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  It's a happy ending for a mule deer fawn rescued by a firefighter during the Black Forest Fire.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The elderly are considered among the most vulnerable victims in the forest fires raging in rural areas around Colorado Springs.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The Arkansas River Outfitters Association will have at least 10,000 acre-feet of water available to be used July 1 through August 15, AROA officials announced.